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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.55, 1,386.90 and 795.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.55, 1,386.90 and 795.57 is: 1,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.55 : 1,386.90 = 795.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.55/1,386.90 = 795.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.55x = 1,386.90 × 795.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.55x = 1,103,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,376.40/1,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.38

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